How a Family Foundation Backs a Multifaceted Approach to Lifting Families Out of Poverty

How a Family Foundation Backs a Multifaceted Approach to Lifting Families Out of Poverty

For over a decade, the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation has backed LIFT, which works to combat generational poverty by providing funds, coaching and support — and its model is showing results.

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This Funding Intermediary Is Giving Guaranteed Income a Boost

This Funding Intermediary Is Giving Guaranteed Income a Boost

UpTogether is one of a number of philanthropic efforts supporting local guaranteed income pilots across the country. In the wake of the pandemic, funders remain interested in direct cash, no longer quite so radical an idea.

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Still an Apex Donor? What's Changing, and Staying the Same, About Jack Dorsey's Giving

Still an Apex Donor? What's Changing, and Staying the Same, About Jack Dorsey's Giving

Jack Dorsey’s star has faded somewhat since he became a high-profile megadonor back in 2021, but his philanthropy is still going strong. We take a look at what Start Small is backing these days.

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How the Economic Security Project Is Rallying Funders to Support Guaranteed Income

How the Economic Security Project Is Rallying Funders to Support Guaranteed Income

The idea of Americans receiving a monthly check, no strings attached, has gone from fringe to mainstream in a remarkably short time. This funding intermediary has been a driving force, and has a long list of backers.

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Cash for Creators: A San Francisco Initiative Offers Guaranteed Income to Working Artists

Cash for Creators: A San Francisco Initiative Offers Guaranteed Income to Working Artists

A new direct giving program aims to close the wealth gap for local artists, or at least cover supplies, with a guaranteed $1,000 a month. The cash has a surprisingly large impact, with some artists even giving a portion away.

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Why Do Big Tech Givers Like Guaranteed Income So Much—and Is That a Good Thing?

Why Do Big Tech Givers Like Guaranteed Income So Much—and Is That a Good Thing?

Advocacy funding from Silicon Valley winners has played a major part in the ongoing mainstreaming of guaranteed income, even as direct cash goes mainstream in both philanthropy and government. But not everyone’s thrilled.

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With Billionaire Backing, 30 Mayors Rally Around Guaranteed Income

With Billionaire Backing, 30 Mayors Rally Around Guaranteed Income

Mayors for a Guaranteed Income is supporting local pilot projects and setting the groundwork for federal advocacy. Jack Dorsey is the initiative’s main benefactor, having contributed $18 million this year.

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